Title: Financial Accountant - Record to Report
Bangalore, Karnataka, IN
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting, with a strong background in General Ledger Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, GAAP, Tax accounting (Income tax/VAT/GST), Forex hedging, monthly close processes, consolidation of financial statements, adherence to internal controls, and balance sheet reconciliations. This role requires subject matter expertise with attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate, manage and support the monthly consolidated financial close process working closely with the accounting teams from different entities.
• Manage the Sub Ledger and General Ledger reconciliation function, ensuring staff are appropriately trained, procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare Cashflow forecast and determine working capital requirements every month and ensure adequate cash is funded for daily operations and commitments.
• Analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual balance sheet, income statement and cash flow submissions including account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly financial reporting.
• Review GL account reconciliations and ensure open items are captured, tracked and resolved on a timely basis
• Manage Fixed assets, Intercompany accounting and intercompany ageing and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform Forex hedging forecast reports and work with the Treasury department to reduce FX exposure risk.
• Take ownership of the consolidation framework including maintaining the integrity of the chart of accounts and related mapping between general ledger and accounts.
• Ensure compliance by adhering to internal control requirements, updating documentation and providing recommendations as appropriate.
• Perform analytical reviews of the Company’s consolidated financial statements (vs prior year, budget, trend, etc.) and investigate and provide explanations on identified variances.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement focusing on streamlining, improving and automating processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and other analyses for management as requested.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure adherence to corporate finance policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve Finance Team operations including the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of procedures and implement agreed improvements
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, MBA (Finance). Qualified CA up to 2 years’ experience. Completed internship of CA, CA intermediate or equivalent certification preferred. Must have worked in ERP environment preferably in Oracle.
• 8+ years of experience in Accounting Roles of multinational organizations.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger Accounting and Intercompany Accounting.
• Working knowledge of IFRS/IND AS/US GAAP and its practical application.
• Understanding of Foreign currency translation/revaluation/FX exposure.
• Experience with monthly close processes and consolidation of financial statements.
• Proficiency in carrying out balance sheet reconciliations in ARM/ARCS/Blackline.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, HFM, FCC)
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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